Cleveland-Cliffs Reports Improved Q1 Results, Positive Adjusted EBITDA Despite Headwinds

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Cleveland-Cliffs reported a significantly reduced net loss and positive adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2026, showing sequential improvement despite one-time energy costs, with management projecting further gains.

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• Q1 Net Loss Significantly Reduced

  The GAAP net loss for Q1 2026 was $229 million ($0.42 per diluted share), a substantial improvement from a $486 million loss in Q1 2025 and a $235 million loss in Q4 2025.

• Adjusted EBITDA Turns Positive

  The company reported Adjusted EBITDA of $95 million, a positive shift from losses of $179 million in Q1 2025 and $21 million in Q4 2025. This includes an $80 million one-time energy cost impact.

• Revenue and Shipments Increase

  Consolidated revenues rose to $4.9 billion in Q1 2026, up from $4.3 billion in the prior quarter. Steel shipments increased to 4.1 million net tons from 3.77 million net tons sequentially.

• Maintained Full-Year Guidance

  Cleveland-Cliffs maintained its previously guided expectations for full-year 2026, including steel shipment volumes of 16.5-17.0 million net tons and capital expenditures of approximately $700 million.

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Cleveland-Cliffs reported a significant reduction in its GAAP net loss for Q1 2026, improving to $229 million from a $486 million loss in the prior year and a $235 million loss in the previous quarter. The company also achieved positive Adjusted EBITDA of $95 million, a notable turnaround from losses in prior periods, despite an $80 million one-time energy cost impact. Revenues increased sequentially to $4.9 billion, and steel shipments rose. Management expressed confidence, projecting sequential improvement and positive free cash flow in the second quarter, while maintaining full-year 2026 guidance. This filing provides the detailed financial context following earlier news reports.